"Sweating is the body detoxifying. Sweating in summer is a good thing. I don't want to go to the hospital and spend so much money."
"You sweat all the time, so you should take the time to go to the hospital." Uncle Wang kept persuading Aunt Li. Aunt Li recalled that her sweating was indeed abnormal, and she couldn't help but feel worried.
This summer, Aunt Li sweats more easily than in previous years, and becomes extremely afraid of heat. Even if she sits still, she will sweat all over her body. She will sweat all over her body even if she eats or sleeps. If she goes out for activities, she will sweat even more. Will be sweating profusely. With her husband's persuasion, Aunt Li went to see a doctor at a clinic near her home. At that time, she was diagnosed with endocrine disorder , and the doctor prescribed some medicine for her.
However, Aunt Li's sweating symptoms have not improved after a period of treatment. She has been sweating more recently and feels uncomfortable once she leaves the air-conditioned room. When the family saw this, they took Aunt Li to a large hospital for examination.
Preliminary examination results showed that apart from excessive sweating recently, Aunt Li had no abnormal changes in diet, sleep, weight and heart rate, and she had no history of other diseases before.
In view of Aunt Li's situation, the endocrinologist who treated her arranged for her to undergo five thyroid function tests. The results showed that Aunt Li was suffering from hyperthyroidism. After being treated for hyperthyroidism, Aunt Li's symptoms of sweating and heat intolerance were relieved.
The doctor explained that the reason why Aunt Li is afraid of heat and sweats too much is because the excessive secretion of thyroid hormone in the body causes the body's metabolism to increase. Doctors remind you that if you have persistent and long-term sweating that cannot be relieved, you should be more vigilant and seek medical examination in time.
1. Is sweating in summer a good thing or a bad thing?
Summer is a season where sweating is easy, and sweating can be said to be a "skin care product" in summer, which has many unexpected benefits for the body.
. Promote metabolism
Sweating, like defecation and breathing, is the main way for the body to eliminate waste. Through sweating and evaporation of sweat every day, a large number of harmful substances to the human body can be excreted from the body, which not only speeds up the body's metabolism, but also reduces the burden on the kidneys.
Sweating helps the body dissipate heat and lower body temperature. If you sweat too little or not at all, you cannot dissipate heat to the body in a timely manner, which will increase the risk of heat stroke.
. Prevent colds
Under normal circumstances, as long as the temperature reaches above 30℃, people will sweat. The volatilization of sweat can take away heat from the body surface, thereby maintaining a constant body temperature. In other words, sweating has the function of regulating body temperature. Sweating in summer can help dissipate heat and prevent people from catching colds and fevers due to excessive body temperature. If you blow the air conditioner for a long time, it will make your body unaware of hot and cold, weaken your immunity, and make you more likely to catch a cold.
. Removing moisture
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, proper sweating in summer can help the body expel moisture. If you always stay in an air-conditioned room in summer, the cool environment will cause the body's pores to close automatically, sweat will not be discharged smoothly, and moisture will naturally not escape.
. Better Skin
Sweat appropriately in summer. Sweat can not only moisturize the skin, prevent the skin from being too dry and accelerate aging. At the same time, sweat can also clean the pores, take away the dirt that clogs the pores, and reduce the formation of acne and acne.
6. It is beneficial to cardiovascular health.
Proper sweating in summer can help dilate capillaries, promote blood circulation, increase the elasticity of blood vessel walls, lower blood pressure, and help prevent cardiovascular diseases. If you stay in an air-conditioned room all day long and sweat too little, you are prone to chest tightness, irritability, weakness in your hands and feet, and poor blood pressure control.
2. Sweating in summer is normal, but there are 6 types of abnormal sweating that you should pay attention to.
Sweating is the body’s way of metabolism and temperature regulation. It is normal to sweat a little in summer. However, if the following 6 abnormal sweating conditions occur, you should be vigilant, as it may be a sign of certain diseases.
- Often sweat profusely while sleeping
This situation is common in people in their 50s and 60s and menopausal people. In mild cases, the body will feel a little sweaty after falling asleep at night, while in severe cases, hot flashes will occur every night and the clothes will be sweating. Got completely wet. Traditional Chinese medicine calls this disease "night sweats", which is mainly caused by deficiency of yin and excess of fire. People who often suffer from night sweats are often accompanied by symptoms such as flushed cheeks, hot palms and soles, dry throat, irritability and insomnia.
- Sweat at every turn
You will sweat profusely when sitting still or moving slightly. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is because Qi deficiency. People in this category usually have a weak constitution, are relatively obese, or have just recovered from a serious illness. They usually speak in a low voice, are prone to colds, and have symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of appetite, fatigue and fatigue.
- Chest tightness, sweating, cold sweats
If sweating, especially cold sweats, is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest tightness or local pain in the chest, it may be a precursor to heart disease attacks. Because when there is a heart problem, blood stasis in the systemic circulation will impede the return of peripheral blood, causing capillary pressure to increase and fluid to leak out.
- Sweating all over the body, continuous sweating
Always feel hot and dry for no reason, and then sweating all over the body, and it lasts for a long time. This situation may mean that your metabolism is in an abnormally strong state, which may be caused by thyroid disease .
- Excessive sweating on the head and face
Excessive sweating on the head and face is mostly caused by Qi deficiency and is more common in the elderly and women who are weak after childbirth. If you sweat a lot on your head and face when eating, and your body feels hot, it is mainly related to excessive stomach fire. If your forehead always sweats, it may be caused by excess moisture in your body.
- The palms and soles of the feet sweat a lot
Usually the palms, soles of the feet or armpits sweat more. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is mostly caused by dampness in the spleen and stomach. Patients generally have symptoms of spleen, stomach or intestinal discomfort.
3. After sweating, eat more of these 5 types of food
After sweating, in addition to water loss, electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, vitamin B complex and vitamin C, etc. water-soluble vitamins , and a small amount The amino acids and will also be lost at the same time, so you need to eat some food in time to replenish these substances.
It is recommended that you eat more foods rich in vitamin C after sweating, such as hawthorn, kiwi fruit ; foods rich in calcium and potassium . Foods with more calcium include dairy products, soy products, etc. Foods rich in potassium include apples, bananas, dark vegetables, etc.; foods rich in vitamin B , such as red beans, oats, chicken liver and pork liver, etc.;
foods rich in high-quality protein , For example, milk, yogurt, eggs, duck eggs, soy products, lean meat and fish, etc.; sour foods, such as sour plum soup, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sourness can astringent sweat and diarrhea, strengthens the stomach and digestion, produces body fluids and quenches thirst.
4. 3 Tips Let You Take the Initiative to "Sweat Healthy"
Sweating correctly in summer can not only discharge old waste materials from the body, but also effectively regulate body temperature to avoid heatstroke, and can also improve the body's metabolic capacity.For people who usually don’t like to sweat or lack exercise, you can use the following tips to make yourself sweat a little and make your body healthier.
. Drink hot water and hot porridge before exercise.
Before exercise, drink a cup of hot water or eat a bowl of hot porridge. This will help to open all the pores during exercise, thus excreting sweat and metabolic waste. It should be noted that after exercise, remember not to blow on the fan, air conditioner or take a cold shower immediately. You should wait patiently for the sweat to subside and wipe it off with a clean towel.
. Bask in the sun for 15 minutes
Bask in the sun in summer and do some simple stretching exercises, which can not only activate body energy, but also make the body actively sweat. It is recommended to go outdoors to bask in the sun at 9-10 am or 4-5 pm every day for about 15 minutes. If you stay in an air-conditioned room for a long time, your pores may become dull, affecting the operation of the body's perspiration system.
. Use ginger skillfully to promote sweating
Ginger has the effect of dispersing dampness and heat and warming the spleen and stomach. It can also speed up blood circulation, open pores and increase perspiration. Office workers who need to stay in an air-conditioned environment frequently are recommended to use ginger to make some drinks, such as ginger and red date water, ginger slices and tea soaked in water, etc. Consistent drinking can promote perspiration.
Sweating in summer is a natural thing. Normal sweating can regulate body temperature, discharge waste from the body and improve metabolism. Sweating too little and staying in an air-conditioned environment for a long time are also bad for your health.
Although sweating is beneficial, you cannot blindly pursue more sweating. You should take the initiative to sweat according to your own physical conditions. If you sweat excessively, sweat inexplicably without exercising, or sweat concentrated in certain areas, you should be more vigilant. It may be a warning signal from your body. #HealthTruthPlan#
Reference:
[1] There is nothing wrong with sweating more in summer. Beijing Youth Daily, 2020-08-10
[2] Is there knowledge in sweating? Traditional Chinese medicine teaches you to recognize 9 types of abnormal sweating. Popular Science China, 2020-05-14
[3] Sweating is the most natural skin care product. 6 tips to teach you a healthy sweat. Life Times, 2016-07-28
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